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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Colitis
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Colitis issues such as: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC Medications, Fever, Living with Colitis, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments, Types of Colitis
Colitis
by 63farmgirl, Jul 10, 2009 08:13PM
My mother suffered from colitis for 20 years. She has had her colon removed. She has chonic pouchitis. She can't get an appointment to the doctor until Monday. She has been sick on her stomach for 2 days with loose stools. Not unusual for her. But she has been passed what seems like stomach acid. Is that common with pouchitis? Should she increase her daily cipro? Or should she go to the ER? Thanks much.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jul 15, 2009 02:18PM
, Jul 15, 2009 02:18PM
Hi,
It is unlikely to be stomach acid.
Probiotics may be taken along with cipro to see if there is any improvement.
If there is no improvement then you may have to consult a gastroenterologist.
It is unlikely to be stomach acid.
Probiotics may be taken along with cipro to see if there is any improvement.
If there is no improvement then you may have to consult a gastroenterologist.
